District Nurse Team Leader

CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Hatching Green is seeking a qualified nurse to lead community nursing teams. This role requires managing patient care, ensuring quality service delivery, and promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment. Ideal candidates will have community nursing experience, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to patient advocacy. The position focuses on delivering evidence-based care and includes benefits such as flexible working options and training support.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction into the community service

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in community nursing and managing nursing teams.
• Ability to assess and deliver evidence-based nursing care.
• Competency in team management and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage nursing teams effectively.
• Monitor and improve quality of patient care.
• Act as a patient advocate and manage caseload.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage designated community nursing teams, taking overall responsibility for the assessment, management and evaluation of evidence‑based nursing care to patients in a variety of community settings.
• Oversee day‑to‑day team management.
• Promote effective teamwork within the wider Primary Health Care Team by delegating activities appropriately, benefiting patients and service delivery.
• Monitor quality of care provision and identify and promote areas for service development.
• Be responsible for the performance of the team and individuals within it.
• Support the Service Manager and clinical lead in delivering high‑quality care that delivers best value and meets the requirements of commissioners.
• Work in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure high‑quality, integrated and seamless care is delivered.
• Act as a key point of contact for GPs and other general practice staff.
• Ensure each nursing team member is competent, able to meet the full needs of their clients and operates to high standards.
• Manage a caseload effectively and provide proactive case management to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital.
• Provide skilled, effective and evidence‑based nursing care to patients with complex care needs in a variety of community settings.
• Act as an autonomous nurse taking ongoing responsibility for the assessment, planning, evaluation and implementation of nursing care to individuals, groups of patients and their families on the district nursing caseload, delegating activities as appropriate.
• Undertake comprehensive assessment of the physical, psychological and social care needs of patients using the Single Assessment Process, including the needs of carers.
• Act as the patient’s advocate and facilitate the patient’s own choices with regard to nursing care, promoting independence and self‑care as appropriate; work collaboratively with Primary Care staff, Acute services, Social Services and other agencies to ensure a seamless delivery of care.
• Provide information and support to patients, relatives and other carers that promotes and optimises positive health.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident and Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care, and we are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive.

Benefits

• Comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role.
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up).
• Flexible working options.
• Annual travel card loan.
• Training, support and development in your career.
• More information about our benefits: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk.